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The battle continued in the night, the intertwining of fire and gunfire adding a touch of tension and awe to the city. Li Hao's team had already approached the control room, knowing that time was of the essence and that every second could determine the success or failure of the mission.

"Captain, we're almost there," a team member reported via radio.

Li Hao nodded and said, "Get the tools ready to break the door. We must succeed in one go!"

The team members quickly took their positions, and a nimble member picked up the explosive device and easily placed it on the door. Everyone held their breath, waiting for that moment to come.

The onlookers also felt the urgency of the atmosphere. A young father hugged his child and whispered, "Baby, close your eyes. Don't be afraid. Daddy is here."

Elsewhere, Lu Yining's large force was gradually breaking through the base's outer defenses. Police cars and officers covered each other, advancing step by step and continuously.

"Fire support!" Lu Yining ordered loudly.

Several snipers immediately found the commanding heights and accurately suppressed the enemy's firepower points, providing strong support for the assault team.

At this moment, a loud explosion broke the brief silence, and a large hole was blown open in the door of the control room. In the smoke and dust, Li Hao and his team members quickly rushed in and found that the lights inside were unusually bright, and rows of monitors were flashing various images.

"This is the control room!" a team member shouted excitedly.

"Quickly find the switch of the defense system!" Li Hao ordered anxiously.

The team quickly dispersed and began searching for key equipment. At this time, a young technical expert pointed to a huge console and said, "Here, I found the shutdown button!"

Li Hao immediately signaled him to take action. The technicians skillfully operated the control panel. A moment later, the alarms in the base stopped abruptly, and all defense systems also stopped.

"Well done!" Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief. "Notify the captain, we can proceed with the attack."

Meanwhile, the situation outside was changing dramatically. A group of militants suddenly appeared on the street and attempted to counterattack the police. However, the officers, who had been lying in wait, responded immediately and, under their suppressive fire, the militants gradually retreated.

"These police officers are amazing!" exclaimed a young man watching the scene. "It's like something out of a movie!"

On the other side, Lu Yining received the good news from Li Hao and immediately issued the order for a general attack: "Everyone, concentrate your firepower and attack Zhang Zhiyuan's lair!"

The team members responded in unison and took action quickly. Just as they were about to take the base in one fell swoop, a figure suddenly walked out from the corner, holding a weapon in his hand and a crazy look in his eyes.

"You ants, do you think you can defeat me so easily?" Zhang Zhiyuan said with a sneer, pointing the weapon in his hand at the nearest team member.

"Captain, be careful!" a team member exclaimed.

Lu Yining quickly raised his rifle and calmly aimed at Zhang Zhiyuan. "Drop your weapons and surrender!"

The two sides remained deadlocked, a sense of invisible tension hanging in the air. Gasps could be heard from the crowd, as if a larger showdown was about to break out.

"Do you think I will surrender? Haha, dream on!" Zhang Zhiyuan laughed wildly and suddenly pressed a remote control in his hand.

At that moment, the entire base shook violently, and the ground began to shake as if it was about to collapse.

"Oh no! He's activated the self-destruct sequence!" Lu Yining's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately ordered, "Everyone retreat, get out of here as soon as possible!"

The team members quickly evacuated towards the exit, but in the chaos, one team member was accidentally hit by a collapsed beam.

"Brother, get up quickly!" A teammate tried to help him up, but the injured man was too weak to move.

Li Hao saw this and immediately turned around and rushed over, carrying the injured team member. "Captain, I'll take him away. You quickly command everyone to evacuate!"

Lu Yining nodded and said loudly: "Everyone follow, we must get out alive!"

They quickly passed through the corridor and finally saw the light of the exit. Outside, the citizens were waiting anxiously, their eyes full of admiration and worry for the heroes.

"Look, they're coming out!" Cheers came from the crowd.

When Lu Yining and his team walked out of the base safely, the surrounding citizens applauded and welcomed them. However, there were no smiles of victory on their faces, because they knew that the battle was not over yet.

"Although we escaped, Zhang Zhiyuan has not been caught yet." A team member said worriedly.

"It doesn't matter, he can't get away." Lu Yining said firmly, "We will continue to track him down and never give up."

Just as they were about to leave, a passerby stepped forward and said, "Officer, I thought I saw a suspicious figure slipping away from the alley next to us. Could it be him?"

"Thank you for the information." Lu Yining smiled slightly and turned to the team members and said, "It seems we need to change the direction of tracking."

The team members nodded, ready to face the new challenge. The crowd watched them leave with anticipation, hoping that this group of brave police officers could once again defeat the darkness and protect the peace of the city.

"These people are so powerful. I hope they can catch the criminals as soon as possible." An aunt said with emotion.

Another citizen added: "Yes, they are the heroes of our city and deserve everyone's respect."

Under the cloak of night, Lu Yining and her team embarked on a new journey, facing unknown challenges. And this city, still filled with hope and support, held them in high regard. Li Hao and his team finally rushed out of the base with the wounded. The air outside seemed exceptionally fresh. Lu Yining directed the swift transport of the wounded to the ambulance, while directing the rest of the team to conduct a safety check on the scene, ensuring no potential hazards were missed.

"The situation here is basically under control." Lu Yining reported the situation through the intercom while keeping his eyes fixed on the surrounding environment. "But Zhang Zhiyuan has not been found yet. We need to continue tracking him."

Just then, a young man in sportswear ran over and said breathlessly, "Officer, I just saw a man in a nearby convenience store. He looked exactly like the wanted criminal Zhang Zhiyuan on TV. He was heading south!"

Lu Yining perked up immediately after hearing this: "Thank you, we'll check it out as soon as possible." She then turned back and ordered the team members: "Everyone, assemble! Chase southward and make sure to capture Zhang Zhiyuan!"